Notes

Harrison was known as the "Eagle of the West". Served with
distinction under Gen. Wayne, against the Indians; was Secretary
of the Northwestern Territory; member of the U.S. Congress;
Governor of Indiana Territory; defeated the Indians at the
Battle of Tippecanoe, and the British and Indians at Fort Meigs
and the Thames; served with distinction as U.S. Senator from
Ohio, and as Minister to Columbia; was the ninth President of
the U.S. and the oldest president elected to office. He gave
his inauguration speech in the rain and snow, caught pneumonia
and died in office.

The Harrison's lived in Vincennes from 1800-1812.

He was called "Tippecanoe". The Phopet, and Tecumseh were
killed in these battles. He rode his white horse in the
inauguration parade and caught pneumonia. On April 4, 1841, he
died--the first President to die in office--and with him died
the Whig program.
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